The main role of the central vacuole in plant cells is to

A) store glycogen for seed growth.
B) synthesize and store proteins.
C) digest trapped food particles.
D) catalyze photorespiration in association with chloroplasts.
E) maintain turgor pressure in plant tissue.


Answer: E

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